Sevana Turns 30, Set To Return To Court For Death By Dangerous Driving Charge
Reggae songstress Sevana celebrated her 30th birthday this week and she broke her Instagram sabbatical to celebrate the milestone.
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No, Shenseea Is Not Nominated For Four Grammy Awards
Grammy-nominated producer Cristy Barber is setting the record straight regarding the confusion around which artists and producers are nominated at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Bounty Killer Cross About Police Protest For Overtime Pay
Bounty Killer has admonished both the police and Prime Minister Andrew Holness, after rank and file members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) descended on the Supreme Court in Downtown Kingston, to protest what they said were delays in the payment of their overtime claims.
Shaggy Urges Jamaicans To Create Sync Records, High-Quality Dancehall/Reggae Hybrids
Dancehall megastar Shaggy is advising his Jamaican musical compatriots to focus more on making records that can be utilized in music synchronization, as these tracks have the potential to generate even more wealth for them.
Dancehall Icon Lieutenant Stitchie Gets Honorary Doctorate In Int’l Humanitarian Law
Dancehall icon Lieutenant Stitchie was bestowed with a second Honorary Doctorate, on Saturday, November 20, this time courtesy of the Dayspring Christian University, in Ontario Canada.
Buju Banton Enters NFT Space With “Pure Love”
Reggae artist Buju Banton has become one of first Jamaican artists to mint a Non-fungible token (NFT) on the OpenSea Marketplace.
Trinidad Judge Cites Dancehall Lyrics In Ruling On Discrimination Case
It’s not every day you hear Dancehall lyrics being used in the courtroom, not even when an artist is on trial.
Shaggy’s ‘Early In the Morning’ Goes Platinum
Early In the Morning, a collaboration Dancehall megastar Shaggy recorded with Dutch dance-pop trio Kris Kross Amsterdam and English singer-songwriter Conor Maynard, and which samples elements of Jimmy Cliff’s mega-hit song Reggae Nights, has struck platinum.
Bounty Killer ‘Admires’ Ed Sheeran’s ‘Love For Jamaican Culture’
English singer Ed Sheeran continues to come in for high praises among the Dancehall fraternity. After the outpouring of admiration from Ishawna earlier this month, the latest salute has come today from the Warlord Bounty Killer.
Starr Dawkins Celebrates Another 300K In Sweet Cookie Wash Sales
CEO of feminine hygiene product, Sweet Cookie Wash – turned buzz-worthy deejay, Starr Dawkins, has shared with followers that earlier this week, the product had topped over US$300,000 in sales in 10 minutes.
Bob Marley Would Be Highest Earning Music Legend On Social Media, UK Study Says
As physical sales become a fleeting memory, the power of DSP’s and social media grows more evident daily.
Davido Says He Wants To Work With Koffee
Afrobeats superstar Davido said he would like to collaborate with Grammy-winning Reggae singer Koffee after the Jamaican star praised his work on a recent episode of the BBC 1Xtra’s Influence With….
Sean Paul Calls ‘Live N Livin’ Grammy Nod A “Special One”
Billed as the ‘collaboration over confrontation’ album, Sean Paul‘s star-studded Live N Livin project is among was six nominees for Best Reggae Album at the upcoming 64th Grammy Awards.
Shenseea Grateful For ‘Album Of The Year’ Grammy Nomination
Dancehall star Shenseea has expressed gratitude for her Grammy nomination for Album Of The Year after she was named among the scores of featured artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers who contributed to Kanye West’s Donda album.
Spice Teary-Eyed But Jubilant After Reggae Grammy Nomination For “10”
In the aftermath of her 10 album’s nomination for the Best Reggae Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, Dancehall diva Spice has hailed her success as the vanquishing of her detractors.
Shenseea, Beam, Masego Among Jamaicans On Grammy Nominated Albums
Nominations for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and besides those picked for Best Reggae Album, several other Jamaican artists and producers have reason to celebrate.
Spice, Sean Paul, Etana, Jesse Royal Among Nominees For ‘Best Reggae Album’ At Grammy Awards 2022
Queen of Dancehall Spice and Reggae songstress Etana are among the six nominees for the Best Reggae Album Grammy Award in 2022.
Bobby Shmurda Says ‘Free Vybz Kartel!’
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda joined the hoard of GAZA fans in the crusade to exonerate the incarcerated Worl’ Boss when he declared “free Vybz Kartel” at the start of a recent interview on Earport’s Auto Pilot Podcast.
Likkle Vybz Delivers In Birmingham
Likkle Vybz, son of incarcerated dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel, delivered an entertaining set at the Island Vibes Tour in Birmingham, London, on Saturday.
One1Can Drops Lila Iké’s Name From His ‘V.I.P. Girl’ Song
Singer-songwriter One1 (One1can), says he will be removing the name of Lila Iké from his controversial song “V.I.P.